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flag University of Fort Hare suspends operations after protests turn violent, burning buildings amid leadership and governance disputes.

flag The University of Fort Hare in South Africa has suspended all operations after student protests turned violent, resulting in the burning of administration and student affairs buildings. flag The unrest was sparked by plans to appoint an interim Student Representative Council during constitutional changes, with students also demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu over alleged mismanagement. flag Protesters denied involvement in the fires, blaming external actors, while university officials said demonstrators defied a court order. flag Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has called for a de-escalation plan to protect lives and infrastructure.

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